Cover to Cover, Fall Reading Program

Youth up to 8th grade, register to earn a food certificate for a free hamburger from In-N-Out for every 5 books or 5 hours you read, or someone reads to you. Earn up to 3 certificates. The last day to register and claim food certificates is Saturday, November 16. Visit the library or sign up through Beanstack:

As the holiday season approaches, please note our upcoming closures in November:

• All Santa Ana Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.
• The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 28th through November 30th. Library services will resume on Monday, December 2. 

While our doors may be closed on certain days, you can still enjoy the library from home! Take advantage of our eServices to stream movies, music, and audiobooks, or explore digital books and magazines anytime, anywhere:

Conquer the Canvas: Día de Los Muertos 

Join us at the library for a fun and inspiring canvas painting program, designed to help you explore and develop your artistic talents. Perfect for all skill levels! Space is limited while supplies last.

Newhope Library

Saturday, November 2

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Tiempo de CREAR: Ballet Folklorico Leyenda

Join us in celebrating the Day of the Dead with a spectacular performance of Aztec dance by Leyenda! Experience the vibrant rhythms, ancient traditions and fascinating dance rituals that honor our ancestors in a powerful cultural tribute. Don't miss this unique celebration, full of energy, color and history!

Newhope Library 

Saturday, November 9

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm 

DINOvember

Join us for a roaring good time celebrating DINOvember! Embark on a thrilling dinosaur scavenger hunt, where kids can learn fascinating facts about these ancient creatures. Get creative with some dinosaur-themed crafts, and don't miss out on the dino-mite games!

Newhope Library 

Thursday, November 14

 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Library Reading Rangers

Explore a good book this holiday season by joining SAPL’s Online Tutoring program and becoming a Reading Ranger. Log in to our Online Tutoring program and connect with a library tutor who can provide one-on-one assistance in reading fluency, comprehension, pronunciation and more.